Kazakhstan and rare earth metals: new oil?
Tengrinews.kz - There is an opinion: "whoever owns rare earth metals will own the whole world." And Kazakhstan, according to various estimates,
Kazakhstan to cooperate with India in energy and defence
During a visit of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kazakhstan, the two countries signed a number of new agreements in energy and defence.
Russian Polymetal to invest $640 million into Kazakhstani Kyzyl gold mine
Russian gold mining company Polymetal plans to invest up to $640 million into Kazakhstani gold mine Kyzyl.
Kazakhstan to add on 12 million tons in complex ore deposits by 2019
It is expected that state-run geological exploration project will yield 12 million tons of complex ore in Kazakhstan in five years.
Kazakhstan to value national parks over mineral resources: Baigarin
Kazakhstan National Geographic Association urges to protect 30% of Kazakhstani land from economic activity.
Kazakhstan approves new geological exploration program
Kazakhstan's geological exploration will focus on precious metals, especially gold, rare earth metals and copper.
Development of coal bed methane in Karaganda - way to supply gas to Kazakhstan's center
Officials gathered in Astana to discuss production of methane from Karaganda coal basin.
Kazakhstan leads in uranium production
Kazakhstan produced 21,317 tons of uranium in 2012. It is Number One in the world by uranium production and Number Two by uranium deposits.
Kazakhstan vanadium deposit among world's top 5 largest
The vanadium deposit in Kazakhstan's Kyzylorda oblast can cover 10 percent of the global vanadium market.
Russian city awaits potash boom but outlook fragile
At first sight, Berezniki looks a typically bland provincial Russian outpost with its decrepit housing blocks and factory chimneys.
Moon may harbour alien minerals: study
Minerals found in craters on the Moon may be remnants of asteroids that slammed into it and not, as long believed, the satellite's innards exposed by such impacts.
Kazakhstan biologists find replacement for chemical fertilizers
Kazakhstan scientists are developing biological products based on soil microorganisms stimulating growth of plants.
Kazakhstan may run out of uranium in 60 years
Kazakhstan has uranium reserves for 60-70 years at maximum production level and 80-90 years at current production without replenishment.
Japan, Kazakhstan agree resources investment deal
Japan and Kazakhstan have agreed rules on foreign investment, as Tokyo looks to shore up minerals and energy to feed its resource-hungry industry.
Japan, India to cooperate on rare earth production
Japan has signed a memorandum of understanding with India to promote joint production of rare earth minerals, a move which will help reduce its reliance on China which controls most of the world's supply.
Kazakhstan mulls to restore geological research
Kazakhstan Minister of Industry and New Technologies talked about the measures to revive geological research to be taken until 2030.
Kazakhstan has proven reserves of copper and polymetals for another 10-15 years
Our situation is worst with copper and polymetals: the proven reserves of non-ferrous metals will support the industry for another 10-15 years only: Issekeshev.
Kazakhstan government updated strategic fields list
Kazakhstan Government has updated the list of the fields of strategic importance.
Kazakhstan to register new Nurnazen mineral
Kazakhstan is applying to the Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification for registration of a new mineral called Nurnazen.